Subp. 2.
Specific duties.
The licensee shall develop written bylaws and/or policies
which shall be available to all members of the governing body and shall assume
full legal responsibility for matters under its control, for the quality of
care rendered and for compliance with applicable laws and rules of legally
authorized agencies. The responsibilities of the licensee shall include:
A. Full disclosure of each person having an
interest of ten percent or more of the ownership of the home to the
commissioner of health with any changes promptly reported in writing. In case
of corporate ownership, the name and address of each officer and director shall
be made known. If the home is organized as a partnership, the name and address
of each partner shall be furnished. In the case of a home operated by a lessee,
the persons or business entities having an interest in the lessee organization
shall be reported and an executed copy of the lease agreement furnished. If the
home is operated by the holder of a franchise, disclosure as specified above
shall be made as to the franchise holder who shall also furnish an executed
copy of the franchise agreement.
B.
Appointment of a licensed nursing home administrator or a person in charge who
shall be responsible for the operation of the home in accordance with law and
established policies.
C. The
authority to serve as administrator or person in charge shall be delegated in
writing.
D. The administrator of a
hospital with a convalescent and nursing care unit may serve both units. See
the Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Law, Laws of Minnesota 1969, chapter
770.
E. Notification of the
termination of service of the administrator or the person in charge as well as
the appointment of a replacement shall be given within five days in writing to
the commissioner of health by the governing body of the home. If a licensed
nursing home administrator or person in charge of the boarding care home is not
available to assume the position immediately, such notification to the
commissioner of health shall include the name of the person temporarily in
charge of the home. The governing body of a nursing home shall not employ an
individual as the permanent administrator until it is determined that the
administrator qualifies for licensure as a nursing home administrator in
Minnesota. See the Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Law, Laws of Minnesota
1969, chapter 770.
F. Provision of
a competent staff and maintenance of professional standards in the care of
patients and residents.
G.
Employment of qualified personnel. There shall be sufficient personnel to
provide the basic services such as food service, housekeeping, laundry, and
plant maintenance. Employees or volunteers under 18 years of age shall be under
direct supervision.
H. Provision of
facilities, equipment, and supplies for care consistent with the needs of the
patients and residents.
I.
Provision of evidence of adequate financing, proper administration of funds,
and the maintenance of required statistics.
